My dogs were near a skunk but didn't get sprayed. Should I worry?

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I would not be concerned by this! Dogs unfortunately love to sniff (and even lick or eat) other dead animals, so it was great that you were able to act quickly and keep Jordy from eating whatever that was. It sounds like you keep him up to date on all of his vaccines, which is excellent. As long as he continues to act normally (eating, drinking, urinating and defecating normally), and is otherwise healthy, I would not be concerned. I hope this is helpful!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Snikcers should be fine. I would be more worried if he came in contact with an area that was sprayed. We can't even be sure that this particular bug even contacted the chemical. To be safe you can always rinse his mouth out well with water and wash his face. Have a great day!

I would recommend contacting your veterinarian, to see if the dog should have the Rabies vaccination updated. Depending on when they were last vaccinated, it may be recommended to Booster them if skunks are rabies vectors in your area. If there was only the one episode of vomiting, you can continue to monitor for any signs of vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy or pain which could indicate G.I. obstruction or problem from ingesting bones or pancreatitis if they ate a rotting carcass. But if they seem otherwise happy and healthy, then it seems the skunk got the worse end of the deal. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/skunk-spray-and-your-dog Thank you for using PetCoach.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! While it is not possible to know for sure how much he ingested, it was unlikely to be any substantial amount. For that reason, Chigger may be just fine. I would recommend that you watch him closely and if he does show symptoms such as decreased appetite, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea and/or discomfort have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Otherwise, he is likely going to be ok. Best of luck!

There should be no ill effects apart from the smell :) The only problems we will usually see from skunk spraying is irritation of the eyes if they get sprayed in the eyes - so if you notice any squinting of the eyes you should wash them out through this eye wash and/or eye gel. You may be able to purchase these at your local Petco. If not, you can buy online. ( https://www.amazon.com/Vetericyn-Plus-Animal-Wash-Drops/dp/B01N7BTWEN/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3TSFQR42OVO6T&keywords=vetericyn+eye+wash&qid=1562070877&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=vetericyn+eye%2Cpets%2C389&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1 ) ( https://www.amazon.com/Vetericyn-1066-Ophthalmic-Gel-1-5oz/dp/B0040ZS8R8 )

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Amaura. If you washed it off before she noticed, which I assume means she didn't lick any, she should be just fine. You can wash them again to be safe. I hope this helps!

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. It is possible that this is a skin reaction to the skunk spray or this could be due to the various shampoos and topicals that you have been using. These bumps are likely due to irritation. I would recommend having Rocky examined by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. He will likely need the hair clipped away from his neck and be placed on a course of oral antibiotics and an anti-inflammatory medication. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.